| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.113, 59.310 |
| UTC time | 1985-08-16 10:46:51.860 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 16, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Friday, August 16, 1985 at 10:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chenārān (Iran - IR), about 54.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 59.310 and latitude 37.113.
| Location | Mashhad |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-08-16
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